Abstract
M.A. (Clinical Psychology)
This study concerns itself with relaxation training and social support as
alternative forms of treatment for hypertension in renal patients. following the
success of these in the treatment of essential hypertension (Lagrone et al
1986). Three groups of renal dialysis patients were chased for the study. The
first group underwent relaxation training, the second group participated in
group therapy sessions whieh emphasized social support. and the last group
acted as a control group.
The following hypotheses were made:
I. Renal dialysis patients that receive progressive muscle relaxation
training will show a significantly lower systolic and diastolic blood
pressure rate.
2. Renal dialysis patients that participated in a number of group therapy
sessions will show significant decreases in both systolic and diastolic
blood pressure.